Anna University Partners with Bentley Systems to Boost Digital Infrastructure Training in Leading C

Anna University, Kumaraguru College of Technology, and Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College have collaborated with Bentley Systems to promote digital infrastructure skills in India.

Anna University and Leading Colleges Collaboration

Anna University, Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), and Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College (SREC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bentley Systems, Inc. This partnership will strengthen education-industry collaboration in India and equip students with the skills and technologies needed for the future of infrastructure engineering.

Through its partnerships, Bentley will provide students and faculty with free access to its industry-leading digital twin and infrastructure engineering software, such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, and OpenFlow, which are primarily used in the design and management of complex infrastructure projects.

Students will also experience industrial training through the Bentley Education Portal. They will gain exposure to global best practices by connecting with Bentley Systems' worldwide network of professionals and infrastructure initiatives.

Kamal Kannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive, South Asia, Bentley Systems, said, "Our MoUs with Kumaraguru College of Technology and Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College are part of Bentley Systems' commitment to preparing the next generation of engineers by strengthening industry-academic collaboration."

Dr. J. Prakash, Registrar, Anna University, Chennai, said, "Anna University is committed to equipping students with the skills needed to excel in today's rapidly changing engineering environment."

Dr. A. Sundararajan, Principal, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, said, “At Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, our focus has always been on preparing students to excel in a competitive, technology-driven world. The partnership with Bentley Systems provides our students and faculty with the opportunity to learn on a globally adopted platform, gain hands-on experience of digital infrastructure, and strengthen their employability and innovation capabilities.”